Anybody ever put a Maccari metal trigger in an FWB 124?

[limbshaker]

I picked up an early FWB 124 a while back, and it has the factory plastic trigger. Which is fine, I don't mind a plastic trigger and it works and doesn't feel like it's gonna fly off or anything    I've adjusted it to a crisp two stage with no creep, but it's still a touch mushy and heavy. At least compared to a Rekord trigger it is....

I was just wondering if any of you have used the aftermarket aluminum or stainless trigger blade from Jim Maccari at Air Rifle Headquarters? I'm trying to find out if the geometry on his trigger is any different than the OEM aluminum one. And if so, does fitting one improve the trigger in any way over a perfectly adjusted OEM blade?

I've spent a few nights staring at pics online and even tore the gun down again to see what could be done without much luck. I sent Jim an email and asked if his trigger improved anything other than overall strength, but the reply I got was just a vague "yes". 

Any of you guys got a before and after comparison? If there isn't much difference I may just order an OEM aluminum blade since its half the price.

Thanks guys!

[Motorhead]

I have installed a few ... tho my personal 124 still has it's OEM aluminum blade.
The feel is a tad firmer due to no flex, but internally in how the blade articulates the sear mechanics remain the same pretty much IMO.
I've found 124/127's differ some, in that some can be adjusted to a Bump/Hang as if in a notch on second stage almost like a double set trigger, where others won't.

[limbshaker]

I have installed a few ... tho my personal 124 still has it's OEM aluminum blade.
The feel is a tad firmer due to no flex, but internally in how the blade articulates the sear mechanics remain the same pretty much IMO.
I've found 124/127's differ some, in that some can be adjusted to a Bump/Hang as if in a notch on second stage almost like a double set trigger, where others won't.

Thanks Scott! I appreciate your input.

Sounds like it's not worth the investment for me then. I'll just keep an eye out for an OEM aluminum trigger and see what happens.

I have also heard a few people talk of the "click, then it fires on the lightest touch". My rifle has never been able to be adjusted that way. Personally I'm not sure I'd like it lol...

Thanks again Scott, I appreciate your advice.

[VillageSniper]

I will look forward to seeing any future posts about your rifle, as they are my personal favorite.  This isn't a direct fix for you, and you may have already experienced this, but with some pellet rifles, like my Walther terrus, you can pull the trigger back with the safety on and ready to fire and it takes up all the creep.  Then push the safety off and the trigger is now lighter and staged to fire with little pressure.  I haven't tried it on my 124s yet, but assume it may be common to other rifles as well.  A moly oil on the trigger parts may help significantly as well.  One of mine, in the #12000 serial has the plastic and a later one has the metal trigger.  They are no where near as nice as the trigger on the new fwb sport, which is the best sporter trigger I have ever touched.

Vs